Maxwell Wins First Grammy Award, Jay Z Early Winner
Date: 01/31/10 | Newsroom
Filed under: Grammy Awards, Maxwell, Jay Z
Maxwell picked up his first Grammy at the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards Sunday.
Winning both Best R&B Album and Best Male R&B Vocal Performance during the celebration of music's pre-telecast, Maxwell said "This is my first Grammy.... it means a lot to me".
Jay-Z, also picking up two awards during the pre-telecast, won for the hit single "D.O.A. - Death of Autotune" (Rap Solo Performance) and its follow up "Run This Town" (Rap Song).
Jamie Foxx (R&B Duo or Group with Vocals), Eminem (Rap Album, Rap Duo or Group Performance), India Arie (Best Urban/Alternative Performance) and Beyonce (Best Female R&B Vocal Performance, Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance, Best Contemporary R&B Album) were also counted among the night's early winners.
A full list of winners will be revealed later tonight...
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... quality triumphs. we know why we followed your music all these years; and you pay us a great honor, Maxwell.
I knew that you would win. Your act is original from the rest. You dress nice and know how to treat a woman. That will never get old!!!!
Love Maxwell, he deserves recognition for his good music!
He better had won. Congratulations Maxwell...I love this man!
Congrats, it's well deserved!